The park also cares for endangered species, some of which exist nowhere else Watching the sunrise above the clouds and hiking into the crater are two of the best things to do in haleakala national park, but there is more to this park than visiting the summit of a volcano Haleakalā national park is a national park of the united states located on the island of maui, hawaii
Haleakala National Park Summit Area - A Visit to the House of the Sun
Named after haleakalā, a dormant volcano within its boundaries, the park covers an area of 33,265 acres (52.0 sq mi
134.6 km 2), [1] of which 24,719 acres (38.6 sq mi
100.0 km 2) is a wilderness area [3] the land was designated a national park in 1976 and its boundaries expanded in 2005 One of maui's most popular attractions is haleakala national park Learn more about outdoor adventures and experiences on the mountain and plan your perfect vacation to the hawaiian islands.
Your complete guide to visiting haleakalā national park on maui We make an annual trip to haleakala for sunrise, sunset, hiking, and more. Discover everything you need to plan your trip to haleakalā national park on maui Explore sunrise tips, hiking trails, cultural sites, camping, and top photo spots in this complete visitor guide.
Haleakala is home to the highest peak on maui, at 10,023 feet
Haleakala national park is named for haleakala, the massive volcano that forms the eastern part of maui
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